Saleha
Saleha is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Righteous, virtuous”.
| Meaning | Righteous, virtuous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | صالحة |
| Pronunciation | SAA-li-hah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Saleha
Saleha is a South Asian way of spelling Ṣāliḥa, a righteous and virtuous woman. Its root means to be good and upright. In the Quran the plural ṣāliḥāt refers both to good women and to good deeds, and the phrase about those who believe and do righteous deeds comes up again and again. The spelling follows Urdu and Bengali pronunciation and is a frequent choice in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Is Saleha a Muslim name?
Saleha is a Muslim girl's name meaning a righteous woman, and it is the feminine of Salih, the name of a prophet.
How popular is Saleha?
It is common in Pakistan, Bangladesh and India.
Gifts with the name Saleha
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Spellings and variants of Saleha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saleha mean?
Saleha means 'Righteous, virtuous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Saleha a Muslim name?
Saleha is a Muslim girl's name meaning a righteous woman, and it is the feminine of Salih, the name of a prophet.
How do you pronounce Saleha?
Saleha is pronounced SAA-li-hah.
Is Saleha a boy or girl name?
Saleha is usually a girl name.